Dancer Jillian Cupp’s Experience in The Dancer’s Best Body Program I started the Dancer’s Best Body Program in April, and you can add me to the list of people who got great results. Because the program is proprietary, I can’t
Amber Ray on being a “Whole Dancer” When Jess asked me to write a feature for the Whole Dancer, I was flattered but also, to be honest, hesitant to accept. I thought to myself, “Am I enough of a ‘whole
The Mental Preparation for Performance The time leading up to a performance is a critical opportunity to condition yourself for success. It’s surprising that more ballet companies and schools don’t focus more on the mental components of a good performance.
Standing Tall When Dance Pushes You Down by Stacy West Have you ever had a teacher or choreographer who said or did something that made you feel bad about yourself or your dancing? If you are a serious dancer the
Imagine opening your email and seeing your first paid dancing offer! The feeling is incomparable – that sense of accomplishment after SO MANY YEARS of work – it’s pure joy, elation! Your hard work has finally paid off. You start to really
Be intentional. Dancers certainly get pushed into the Holidays somewhat prematurely. It’s only early Fall but I’d guess you’re working on Nutcracker in some form or another. Personally, this really helps me to get excited for the Holidays and the
Bottom Line: It’s up to you You have a lot of power in your life. Admittedly, it doesn’t always feel that way. This weeks challenge presents a small way to assert that power. It’s all about you. This simple switch
When it comes to food and the body aesthetic dancer’s are striving towards, the likely advice is to eat less. And, this is backed by the dieting world where the simple solution if you want to lose weight is often
I want you to take this summer season to challenge yourself! To help you facilitate that I’m going to challenge myself as well. Each week I’ll be sending you a video with a new challenge. Making a weekly video –
My entire life I’ve been told that I was going to have to work harder than anyone else to become a professional dancer. I’m only 4’11” and as I got older, my height became something I hated and it began to make